How do you solve 1.1/1.2=n/3.6?
1 Answer
Dec 28, 2016
Explanation:
When a fraction is equal to another fraction, we can solve using the method of
color(blue)"cross-multiplication"
"That is " color(blue)(1.1)/color(red)(1.2)=color(red)(n)/color(blue)(3.6) To solve, multiply the
color(red)"red terms" and thecolor(blue)" blue terms" together and equate them.
rArrcolor(red)(1.2n)=color(blue)(1.1)xxcolor(blue)(3.6)
rArr1.2n=3.96 To solve for n, divide both sides by 1.2
cancel(1.2 n)/cancel(1.2)=3.96/1.2
rArrn=3.3" is the solution"
